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Dispute lingers over Sewol protest
Dispute lingers over Sewol protest

One year since the sit-in Sewol demonstration began in central Seoul, controversy persists over the bereaved families’ stay-in protest, while no progress has …

N.K. idolization of former rulers seen reduced
N.K. idolization of former rulers seen reduced

North Korea’s efforts to idolize its late former leaders appear to have recently been reduced, an indication that current ruler Kim Jong-un is striving to …

NPAD greenlights party reform draft

From news reportsReform initiative at the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy got its kick start on Monday as the party’s administrative …

Saenuri dares opposition to hold open primaries
Saenuri dares opposition to hold open primaries

The ruling party’s chairman proposed the main opposition to hold nationwide open primaries for next year’s parliamentary elections on Monday, and to scrap …

Ruling party leader to visit U.S. next week

The head of the ruling Saenuri Party said Monday he will visit the United States next week to meet with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. “I have set a …

Park to exercise special pardon in August
Park to exercise special pardon in August

President Park Geun-hye on Monday indicated she would grant special pardons next month to mark the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence from Japan’s …

S. Korea to hold forum on unification in October

The Unification Ministry said Monday it plans to hold a forum in October to discuss the unification of North and South Korea with Nobel Peace Prize laureates …

Koreas in row over rescued sailor repatriation

South Korea voiced regret Monday that North Korea has demanded the South repatriate all five North Korean fishermen recently rescued in the South’s …

S. Korea reports no new MERS cases for 8th day

The number of people diagnosed with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in South Korea remained unchanged at 186 on Monday as the country has seen no new cases …

Substantial improvement in Korea-Japan ties unclear even if summit happens: CRS report

South Korea and Japan are so wide apart in their positions on historical issues that it could be difficult for the two American allies to substantially improve …

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